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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maryland Newsletter for 2026-09-16 ( 52 items )  
2026 Marks Historic Lows for Breeding Ospreys in Chesapeake Bay, Research Shows (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Marks Historic Lows for Breeding Ospreys in Chesapeake Bay, Research Shows * Another year of crisis linked to lack of menhaden for food The 2026 season was the worst year ever recorded for breeding ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay, according to research released Monday by the Center for Conservation Biology at William & Mary. This continues a yearslong trend of osprey reproductive rates struggling particularly in saltier parts of the  more PR

AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

Air Force dubs Collaborative Combat Aircraft FQ-42 Vengeance, FQ-44 Fury (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force dubs Collaborative Combat Aircraft FQ-42 Vengeance, FQ-44 Fury * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - The Department of the Air Force officially named its newest Collaborative Combat Aircraft the FQ-42 Vengeance and FQ-44 Fury during Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink's keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference on Sept. 14. Revealing the official names  more PR

Amentum Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with a Day of Service (10)
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Honors the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with a Day of Service * On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Amentum proudly joined hands with volunteers across the United States to transform a day of remembrance into action as part of the 9/11 Day of Service. At the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Amentum employees and their families, alon more PR

American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

Annual Remembrance Service and Panel Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Annual Remembrance Service and Panel Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * Friday, Sept. 11, was a day of reflection, remembrance and service at Bowie State University as the campus community marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Programs and Civic Engagement, the university's 2nd Annual Hidden Heroes 9/11 Day of Remembrance Service and Panel Discussion brought together students, veterans, public servants more PR

Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Attorney Gen more PR

Barnes & Thornburg Deepens International Trade Bench With Partners Brittney Powell and Matthew WestPowell and West bring experience in cross-border transactions, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and export controls (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Thornburg Deepens International Trade Bench With Partners Brittney Powell and Matthew WestPowell and West bring experience in cross-border transactions, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and export controls * As companies navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment, Brittney Powell and Matthew West have joined Barnes & Thornburg as partners in the firm's International Trade p more PR

Bulldogs Return to Campus with Spirit, Support and New Opportunities (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bulldogs Return to Campus with Spirit, Support and New Opportunities * Sunshine, warm weather and an enthusiastic team of Bowie State faculty, staff and volunteers welcomed Bulldogs back to campus for the 2026 fall semester. As Bulldogs settled into their dorm rooms after moving in, the Office of Student Engagement, along with other campus organizations, offered well-planned and coordinated activities to welcome new and returning students to Bowie S more PR

CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado, man who allegedly made violent threats against American Muslims, law enforcement, judges, federal agents, and Muslims. On Monday, the U.S. Attorn more PR

CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Islamic threats, and attempting to break into a Washi more PR

Cedarville University Urges Education Department to Withdraw Presumptions and Mandated Appeals for Transfer Credit Determinations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. David Barker Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Office of Postsecondary Education United States Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20202 Re: Comment on "Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Educat more ST

CMS Adds Medicare Options to Help People Manage Substance Use Disorder, Heart Failure, and Other Common Chronic Conditions (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Adds Medicare Options to Help People Manage Substance Use Disorder, Heart Failure, and Other Common Chronic Conditions * Starting in Spring 2027, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will expand an existing initiative to offer technology-supported care options to Medicare beneficiaries who have heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), subs more PR

Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Introduces Legislation to Suspend Federal Gas Tax * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax, delivering immediate relief to American drivers and truckers ahead of the midterm elections. Statement from Congressman Harris: "Families and truckers need some immediate relief from the high cost of fuel to drive to work or haul goods across this c more PR

Dingell, Colleagues Seek Answers on USDA Cancellation of Cyclospora Research (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Seek Answers on USDA Cancellation of Cyclospora Research * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and nine of her House Democratic colleagues are seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the unauthorized reorganization of its staff and research projects. This reorganization has put two research projects on cyclospora-the bacterium that caused the largest foodborne illness outbreak in Uni more PR

Electronic Systems participates in government, industry discussions (10)
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Electronic Systems participates in government, industry discussions * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -The Electronic Systems Directorate will participate in government and industry discussions focused on counter-small unmanned aircraft systems Sept. 15 during the Air & Space Forces Association's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. The sessions will be held in partnership with Headquarters Air Force  more PR

Elfreth, Scott, Wittman, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth, Scott, Wittman, Kiggans Celebrate House Passage of Chesapeake Bay WATERS Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02) secured House of passage of H.R. 6893, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act. This legislation reauthorizes key programs at the National Oceanic  more PR

Every Saint Has a Story: Rebecca Williams '29 (10)
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Every Saint Has a Story: Rebecca Williams '29 * Amanda Williams strolled through campus on Freshman Move-In Day, blending in with all of the first-year Saints. Her mom, Rebecca, was at her side, blending in with all of the other anxious parents. The only difference... "I brought Amanda to orientation as my emotional support daughter. She looks like the other students."...at 52, Rebecca Williams '29 is going back to school to get her bachelor's in nursing. In more PR

Fr. Linh Named to the MSCHE Executive Committee (10)
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 15 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * Fr. Linh Named to the MSCHE Executive Committee * Fr. Linh Hoang, O.F.M., professor of religious studies, has been named to the 2027 executive committee of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It was announced in 2025 that Fr. Linh had been elected to a five-year term as a MSCHE commissioner. He has been involved with MSCHE in various capacities such as peer evaluation and the appeals panel for the past decade. He began his term as a comm more PR

From Research to Readiness: Physician-Scientist Candidates Join the Ranks at Uniformed Services University (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * From Research to Readiness: Physician-Scientist Candidates Join the Ranks at Uniformed Services University * In This Article * 2nd Lt. Aidan Batchelor: Countering Emerging Infectious Threats * 2nd Lt. Mikayla Bridges: Targeted Nanomedicine for Neurological Health * Ens. Andrew Hall: Translational Genomics and Precision Care * Bridging Bench and Bedside Military operational medicine happens both in the field, where clinicians care for more PR

Gaby Garcia Bocaletti Named 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 15 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Gaby Garcia Bocaletti Named 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow * Gaby Garcia Bocaletti BA '27 has spent much of her Lewis & Clark experience helping create spaces where students can connect, speak up, and learn from one another. Now that work has earned her national recognition. Garcia Bocaletti has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a coalition of colleges and universities focused on the public purposes of higher education. The yearlon more PR

Governor Moore Announces Expansion of Holly Poultry in Maryland With 140 New Jobs (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Expansion of Holly Poultry in Maryland With 140 New Jobs * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today congratulated Holly Poultry, a longtime Maryland-based food company, on its expansion into Anne Arundel County. With its headquarters in Baltimore, the family-owned company has opened a new manufacturing and production facility at 1020 Airport 100 Way in Hanover, where it anticipates creating 140 new full-time jobs ove more PR

HACU and Cafe Bustelo  announce 25 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Recipients (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU and Cafe Bustelo(r) announce 25 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Cafe Bustelo(r) are proud to announce the 25 recipients of the Cafe Bustelo(r) El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Each student, representing a HACU-member institution, will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued ed more PR

Hoyer: If We Do Not Pass this Bill, There Will be Great Joy in the Kremlin and Great Devastation in Kyiv (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: If We Do Not Pass this Bill, There Will be Great Joy in the Kremlin and Great Devastation in Kyiv * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of his amendment to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a transcript and video of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "My statement is relatively short. The discussion  more PR

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Why We Must Prepare for the Chinese Communist Party's Collapse (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary to the Washington Times: * * * Sep 14, 2026 Washington Times Why We Must Prepare for the Chinese Communist Party's Collapse Successful post-totalitarian reconstruction requires ready plans. - The greatest strategic challenge posed by China may not be what happens if the Chinese Communist Party succeeds, but what happens if it suddenly fails. For decades, Western poli more PR

IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement (10)
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM District 70 Members in Wichita Vote to Pursue Coverage Under IAM-Boeing Master Agreement * WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 15, 2026 -Following Boeing's reacquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, IAM Union Local 839 (IAM District 70) members voted Sept. 12, 2026 to pursue coverage under the IAM Union/Boeing Master Agreement as opposed to renegotiating the existing Spirit AeroSystems ind more PR

International Education Council Urges Department of Education to Improve EZ-Audit System for Foreign Institutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. ED-2026-SCC-2476 | 1 September 14, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202-1200 Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; eZ-Audit: Electronic Submission of Financial Statements and Compliance Audits, 91 Fed. Reg. 43,089 Dear Chief Data Officer Ross Santy: The International more ST

Johns Hopkins APL Hosts Government and Industry Leaders to Discuss Urgent Biodefense Issues (10)
LAUREL, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins APL Hosts Government and Industry Leaders to Discuss Urgent Biodefense Issues * The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, hosted a leadership conference to keep the U.S. at the forefront of biotechnology research and development. Held in August at APL's Ralph Semmel Center for Innovation, BioHorizons convened experts from across the biotechnology indus more PR

Johns Hopkins: New Cost Estimate Tool to Aid U.S. Measles Outbreak Response (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Published September 14, 2026 By Victoria Willens New Cost Estimate Tool to Aid U.S. Measles Outbreak Response With more than 3,000 measles cases confirmed across the United States in 2026, public health efforts have focused on slowing disease transmission and limiting the size of ongoing outbreaks. But recent costing data shows that from an economic perspective, it is much more impactful to prevent an outbrea more PR

Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 Million to Improve ADA Accessibility at Metropolitan Grove, Martin State Airport MARC Stations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 Million to Improve ADA Accessibility at Metropolitan Grove, Martin State Airport MARC Stations * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Jamie Raskin, and Johnny Olszewski, and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) announced $48,064,000 in federal funding to deliver critical accessibility upgrades at two legacy Maryland Area Regional more PR

Md. A.G. Brown on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Preserving Preliminary Injunction Against USPS Vote-by-Mail Rule Published: 9/15/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court declined the Trump administration's request to stay the preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule, leaving that injunction in place t more PR

Meink offers blueprint for modernizing Air, Space Forces 'affordably' (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Meink offers blueprint for modernizing Air, Space Forces 'affordably' * NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland - Department of the Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Sept. 14 the Air Force and Space Force must confront and defeat rapidly changing, AI-enabled threats while navigating a budget process built for a different pace of warfare. The department's mission, Meink said in a closely watched keynote address at the more PR

N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott (R-SC) Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committ more PR

New Trump Rollback Lets Power Plants Pollute More, Threatening Chesapeake Bay (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Trump Rollback Lets Power Plants Pollute More, Threatening Chesapeake Bay * The Trump Administration today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency is rolling back most limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, and stated that it plans to repeal the finding that these emissions are a threat to the public. This follows the Administration's action earlier this year to repeal an analogous greenhouse gas endangerme more PR

Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 15 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Orange County Global nurses ratify first, new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention * Registered nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Sept. 10, 2026 in favor of ratifying their inclusion into the existing union contract covering KPC Health registered nurses represented by California Nurses Association (CNA). This first contract for O more PR

Rep. Raskin: Judiciary Democrats Expose Republican Cuts to Tribal Public Safety Amid Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Expose Republican Cuts to Tribal Public Safety Amid Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis Trump Administration Cuts Threaten Law Enforcement and Victim Services in Tribal Communities Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Crime and Federal  more PR

Rep. Raskin: Judiciary Democrats Highlight How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Pulling Federal Agents Away From Fighting Serious Crime (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Highlight How Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Pulling Federal Agents Away From Fighting Serious Crime Republicans Give DHS A Pass While Trump Diverts Law Enforcement Resources From Public Safety Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2026)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration I more PR

Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

SEN. ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON CLARITY ACT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON CLARITY ACT September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting against cloture on the CLARITY Act: "When I voted in May to advance the CLARITY Act out of the Banking Committee, I was clear that now is the time to regulate digital assets and protect consumers. I was also clear that I would not vote on the floor for a bill that doesn't include clear ethic more PR

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Urges CMS to Address Medicare Payment Reductions and Promote Stability for Cardiac Surgery Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Washington Office 20 F St NW, Suite 310 C Washington, DC 20001-6702 advocacy@sts.org STS Headquarters 633 N Saint Clair St, Suite 2100 Chicago, IL 60611-3658 (312) 202-5800 sts@sts.org September 14, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-18 more ST

Student Spotlight: Ruby Nitzberg, Class of 2027 (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Ruby Nitzberg, Class of 2027 * GW Law student Ruby Nitzberg, Class of 2027, came to law school after another career as a researcher in documentary, film, and television. She was inspired to enter the legal profession after researching Supreme Court cases and falling in love with the art of oral argument. Now in law school, she is focusing on public interest, hoping to work in labor, employment, or consumer protection law. more PR

TCC Breaks Ground on Infill Flex/Warehouse Project in Rockville, Maryland (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC Breaks Ground on Infill Flex/Warehouse Project in Rockville, Maryland The 95,000 SF facility will replace a vacant office building Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, has broken ground on a 94,578-square-foot flex warehouse project in Rockville, Maryland. Located at 7500 Standish Place on 5.63 acres, the development will replace a vacant office building. Deliv more PR

Trump Administration Announces $104 Million to Transform Rural Healthcare Across Mississippi Through Cutting-Edge Technology and Expanded Care Closer to Home (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $104 Million to Transform Rural Healthcare Across Mississippi Through Cutting-Edge Technology and Expanded Care Closer to Home * The Trump Administration announced today that more than $104 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding is being put to work to modernize rural healthcare, expand access to services, and stren more PR

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's threat targets second to none (10)
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's threat targets second to none * As the busiest test center in the Army, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) evaluates virtually every piece of equipment a Soldier is likely to put their hands on. The post's personnel conduct this developmental testing in the natural environment in as realistic a manner as possible. Using realistic threat targets are a critical aspect of this testing, and more PR

USA: Judge halts decision on visa restrictions for foreign journalists (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 14 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * USA: Judge halts decision on visa restrictions for foreign journalists * 14 September 2026 [UPDATED 15.09.2026] On 18 August, The NewsGuild-CWA, an affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), filed a lawsuit, alongside with other organisations, challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end a long-standing visa framework affecting foreign journalists, international stu more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following the decision to leave in place a lower court order  more PR

Van Hollen, Chu Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Designate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Chu Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Designate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) introduced a bicameral resolution to designate September 13 through 19, 2026 as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week to recognize the critical work of community school coordinators in giving students and families at full-service communi more PR

VHB Equips First Responders to Safely Address Automated Vehicles (10)
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Equips First Responders to Safely Address Automated Vehicles * As automated vehicles move from concept to roadway reality, public agencies are preparing emergency responders for the unique challenges presented by this evolving technology. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Maryl more PR

Vimo Urges CMS to Clarify That State-Based Exchange User Fees Are Excluded From Medicaid Tax Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1305 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 618 4600 vimo.com September 8, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Re: CMS-2452-P, Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Thresho more ST

What's Happening at WKU (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, October 3. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, September 15 9 a.m.: ORCA Seminar Series. Registration is required. The Commons at Helm Library, room 3002 and 3008 more PR

White House Sends 41 Nominations to Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern D more PR